About The Medical Condition Alpha-Carboxylase

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Alpha-Carboxylase

Alpha-Carboxylase Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Alpha-Carboxylase Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Alpha-Carboxylase?

Catalyzes the decarboxylation of an alpha keto acid to an aldehyde and carbon dioxide. Thiamine pyrophosphate is an essential cofactor. In lower organisms, which ferment glucose to ethanol and carbon dioxide, the enzyme irreversibly decarboxylates pyruvate to acetaldehyde. EC 4.1.1.1.

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